Quote Originally Posted by 55Kingpin
By the time I get done smoking a torp I've cut it at least three times.

I usually divide the head into 3rds and cut 1/3 every 20 minutes or so depending on the length of the stick. I actually prefer torps in this way as you get to eliminate the "buildup" by cutting it off.
Kingpin is correct. Cut off enough to get a good draw, but not so much that you can't make a couple of recuts. To save some space, use your cutter at an angle to get a larger opening without going further up the stick.